Eating to stuff emotions! HELP!!!

My daughter & grandson moved in with us at the end of September. They came from California after fleeing an abusive husband. There was no question about taking them in and helping them to heal from the horrible nightmare they had lived! We learned very soon after she arrived that another baby was on its way. I was very excited at the news. My husband & I have thoroughly enjoyed spoiling Daniel over the last few months and getting ready for the arrival of the new baby. Ashley had to go to California for one of her divorce hearings and she wasn't even back in Michigan for an hour when she told us that her visit to California made her realize how much she missed being there and that she was going to be moving back there at the end of March. (After her divorce is finalized) Needless to say, I am devastated! I have spent the last week crying my eyes out at the prospect of my grandson being gone and not being able to bond with the new baby. I am totally beside myself and I shockingly realized tonight that I have turned back to emotional eating and now I am horrified! Someone, please help me. I feel like I am drowning in sorrow and I don't want to totally slip back into bad habits and undo all of the good I have done for myself.

Dear Tracy, We all know what it is like to emotionally eat our feelings. You are not alone. Hang in there. Search for the best support where you can get it; perhaps your husband, a friend or even a conselor. I too am an emotional eater. Try daily affirmations: telling yourself you are worth to much to get caught up in this trap! I am a grandma too. So sorry that you will be missing the beautiful little ones so much. Try to plan a visit to help your daughter with the baby; and see you little Daniel.. Draw on your inner strength that has gotten you this far! Needles to say we are all in this everyday struggle and process of growing! You are in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Judy R. P.S. Think of it like being an alcholic; taking the step backwards is not worth all the work and progress you have accomplished.